On The Job By Anita Bruzzese The Workplace Mentors From Hell

On the Job by Anita Bruzzese Helpful data and advice from America's favourite workplace columnist Thursday, January 31, Hi Anita, Thanks for the submit. You've hit on an usually ignored but ubiquitous problem. I all the time encourage people to step again (past their hope of discovering a fast monitor) and have a look at the potential mentor's character and character. Look previous the phrases to see the actions. Check out character in addition to persona. For instance, observe and ask: How do they deal with people they work with? How do they treat people they supervise? Do you click on or resonate? Are they open and coaching or dogmatic bullies? Are their work teams loaded with tension, hostility and abuse? Do they take over individuals's lives? If you get the mentor from hell, convey up the first state of affairs. That's a test. If you get attacked, get out as gracefully as attainable. Make up excuses. Don't gossip or complain, even to your best friends. The word will get out and t he mentor will retaliate. Good luck. Ben Great advice. And, I think you're very smart to counsel not gossiping concerning the mentor should you do end the connection. Thanks for adding your feedback. Hi Anita, You're welcome. I look ahead to talking extra about bullies at work. My website is Best wishes, Ben